Dispute Resolution Contract Clauses (3,226)

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Dispute Resolution. All controversies and claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach hereof, shall be settled by the Employer's mandatory dispute resolution procedures as may be in effect from time to time with respect to matters arising out of or relating to Participant's employment with the Employer, including the procedures set forth in the Arbitration Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (or any amendment or replacement of such agreement).
Dispute Resolution. All controversies and claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach hereof, shall be settled by the Employer's mandatory dispute resolution procedures as may be in effect from time to time with respect to matters arising out of or relating to Participant's employment with the Employer, including the procedures set forth in the Arbitration Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (or any amendment or replacement of such agreement). Employer.
Dispute Resolution. All controversies and claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach hereof, shall be settled by the dispute resolution provisions in any employment agreement, or similar agreement, between the Employer and the Participant or, if none, the Employer's mandatory dispute resolution procedures as may be in effect from time to time with respect to matters arising out of or relating to Participant's employment with the Employer, including the procedures set forth in the Arbitration... Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (or any amendment or replacement of such agreement). Employer. View More
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Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute arising under or pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute in a commercially reasonable fashion before instituting any litigation (with the exception of emergency injunctive relief). If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days, then the parties agree to mediate the dispute with a mutually agreed upon mediator in New York, NY. If the parties cannot agree upon a mediator within ten (10) days after either... party shall first request commencement of mediation, each party will select a mediator within five (5) days thereof, and those mediators shall select the mediator to be used. The mediation shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days following the selection of the mediator. The parties further agree that any applicable statute of limitations will be tolled for the period of time from the date mediation is requested until 14 days following the mediation. If the mediation does not resolve the dispute, then the parties irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought in the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware (the "Delaware Court"), and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country, (ii) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court, and (iv) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum. View More
Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute arising under or pursuant to this Agreement, the parties Parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute in a commercially reasonable fashion before instituting any litigation (with the exception of or arbitration (except for emergency injunctive relief). If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days, then the parties agree to mediate the dispute with a mutually agreed upon mediator in New York, NY. If the parties Parties cannot agree upon a... mediator within ten (10) days after either party Party shall first request commencement of mediation, each party Party will select a mediator within five (5) days thereof, and those mediators shall select the mediator to be used. The mediation shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days following the selection of the mediator. The parties Parties further agree that any applicable statute of limitations will be tolled for the period of time from the date mediation is requested until 14 days following the mediation. If the mediation does not resolve the dispute, then the parties irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought in the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware (the "Delaware Court"), and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country, (ii) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or arbitration provisions in connection with this Agreement, (iii) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court, and (iv) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum. Section 16. View More
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Dispute Resolution. (a) Friendly Consultations. Any and all disputes, controversies or claims arising out of or relating to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, or the breach hereof or relationships created hereby, will be settled through friendly consultations. (b) Arbitration. If any such dispute is not resolved through friendly consultations within sixty (60) days from the date a Party gives the other Parties written notice of a dispute, then it will be resolved exclusively by arbitration unde...r the auspices of and in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission ("CIETAC") and will be submitted to CIETAC Shanghai Brach. The arbitration award will be final and binding on both Parties and will not be subject to any appeal, and the Parties agree to be bound thereby and to act accordingly. 10 (c) Continuation of Agreement. It is not necessary for any Party to declare a breach of this Agreement in order to proceed with the dispute resolution process set out in this Section 19. Unless and until this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 20, this Agreement will continue in effect during the pendency of any discussions or arbitration under this Section 19. View More
Dispute Resolution. (a) Friendly (a)Friendly Consultations. Any and all disputes, controversies or claims arising out of or relating to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, or the breach hereof or relationships created hereby, will be settled through friendly consultations. (b) Arbitration. (b)Arbitration. If any such dispute is not resolved through friendly consultations within sixty (60) days from the date a Party gives the other Parties written notice of a dispute, then it will be resolved exc...lusively by arbitration under the auspices of and in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules as at present in force and as may be amended by the rest of this clause. The appointing authority shall be China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission ("CIETAC") Commission. The place of arbitration shall be in China at China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission. Any arbitration will be submitted to CIETAC Shanghai Brach. conducted in either in English or Chinese languages. The arbitration award will be final and binding on both Parties and will not be subject to any appeal, and the Parties agree to be bound thereby and to act accordingly. 10 (c) Continuation (c)Continuation of Agreement. It is not necessary for any Party to declare a breach of this Agreement in order to proceed with the dispute resolution process set out in this Section 19. 15. Unless and until this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 20, 16, this Agreement will continue in effect during the pendency of any discussions or arbitration under this Section 19. 15. View More
Dispute Resolution. (a) Friendly Consultations. Any and all disputes, controversies or claims arising out of or relating to the interpretation or implementation of this Agreement, or the breach hereof or relationships created hereby, will be settled through friendly consultations. (b) Arbitration. If any such dispute is not resolved through friendly consultations within sixty (60) days from the date a Party gives the other Parties written notice of a dispute, then it will be resolved exclusively by arbitration unde...r the auspices of and in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission ("CIETAC") and will be submitted to CIETAC Shanghai Brach. Branch. Any arbitration will be heard before three (3) arbitrators, one (1) of whom will be appointed by Party B, one (1) of whom will be appointed by Party A, and the remaining one (1) arbitrator (chairman of the arbitration tribunal) will be appointed by the Director of CIETAC. Any arbitration will be conducted in both the English and Chinese languages. The arbitration award will be final and binding on both Parties and will not be subject to any appeal, and the Parties agree to be bound thereby and to act accordingly. 10 5 Execution Copy (c) Continuation of Agreement. It is not necessary for any Party to declare a breach of this Agreement in order to proceed with the dispute resolution process set out in this Section 19. 15. Unless and until this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 20, 16, this Agreement will continue in effect during the pendency of any discussions or arbitration under this Section 19. 15. View More
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Dispute Resolution. Except with respect to claims arising out of or related to a breach or alleged breach of Section 6, which claims may be brought in court, all disputes between the parties or any claims concerning the performance, breach, construction or interpretation of this Agreement, or in any manner arising out of this Agreement or Executive's employment by the Company, shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules, as amended from time to time, of the American... Arbitration Association (the "AAA"), which arbitration shall be carried out in the manner set forth below: (i) Such arbitration shall be conducted in New York, New York or such other location as the Company's headquarters may be located at such time, and the arbitrator will apply New York law, including federal law as applied in New York courts. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the AAA's Employment Arbitration Rules, as modified by the terms set forth in this Agreement. The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator, who shall be an attorney who specializes in the field of employment law and shall have prior experience arbitrating employment disputes. The fees and costs of the arbitrator and/or the AAA shall be divided among the Company and Executive, subject to reallocation as provided in Section 8(iv) below. (ii) The arbitrator shall not have the authority to modify the terms of this Agreement except to the extent that the Agreement violates any governing statue, in which case the arbitrator may modify the Agreement solely as necessary to not conflict with such statute. The arbitrator shall have the authority to award any remedy or relief that a court of the State of New York or federal court located in the State of New York could grant in conformity with the applicable law on the basis of claims actually made in the arbitration. The arbitrator shall - 18 - render an award and written opinion which shall set forth the factual and legal basis for the award. (iii) The award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on VICI REIT, the Company and Executive, and judgment on the award may be confirmed and entered in any state or federal court located in New York, New York. The arbitration shall be conducted on a strictly confidential basis, and Executive shall not disclose the existence of a claim, the nature of a claim, any documents, exhibits, or information exchanged or presented in connection with any such a claim, or the result of any arbitration (collectively, "Arbitration Materials"), to any third party, with the sole exception of Executive's legal counsel, who Executive shall ensure adheres to all confidentiality terms in this Agreement. In the event of any court proceeding to challenge or enforce an arbitrator's award, the Company and Executive hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in New York and agree to venue in that jurisdiction. VICI REIT, the Company and Executive agree to take all steps necessary to protect the confidentiality of the Arbitration Materials in connection with any such proceeding, agree to file all Confidential Information (and documents containing Confidential Information) under seal to the extent possible, and agree to the entry of an appropriate protective order encompassing the confidentiality terms of this Agreement. (iv) Each of VICI REIT, the Company and Executive agrees to pay its own costs and fees in connection with any arbitration of a dispute arising under this Agreement, and any court proceeding arising therefrom, provided, however, that (a) the arbitrator shall be authorized to award attorneys' fees and costs to any party in accordance with applicable law and (b) the arbitrator shall award to the party substantially prevailing in such arbitration his or its costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees. (v) TO THE EXTENT ANY DISPUTE IS FOUND NOT TO BE SUBJECT TO THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION, VICI REIT, THE COMPANY AND EXECUTIVE EACH HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY. EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT EXECUTIVE HAS CAREFULLY READ THIS SECTION 8, VOLUNTARILY AGREES TO ARBITRATE ALL DISPUTES, AND HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8 WITH ANY ADVISORS AS EXECUTIVE CONSIDERED NECESSARY. BY SIGNING BELOW, EXECUTIVE SIGNIFIES EXECUTIVE'S UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT TO SECTION 8. View More
Dispute Resolution. Except Any dispute arising in connection with respect to claims arising out of the validity, interpretation, enforcement, or related to a breach or alleged breach of Section 6, which claims may be brought in court, all disputes this Agreement; under any statute, regulation, ordinance or the common law; or otherwise arising between Executive, on the parties one hand, and the Company or any claims concerning of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, on the performance, breach, construction or interpretat...ion of this Agreement, or in any manner arising out of this Agreement or Executive's employment by other hand, the Company, Parties, shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules, as amended from time to time, of before the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA"), which arbitration shall be carried out in the manner set forth below: (i) ("AAA") for resolution. Such arbitration shall be conducted in New York, New York or such other location as the Company's headquarters may be located at such time, Las Vegas, Nevada, and the arbitrator will apply New York law, the law of the State of Nevada, including federal law as applied in New York courts. the State of Nevada. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the AAA's Employment Arbitration Rules, as modified by the terms set forth in this Agreement. The arbitration will be conducted by a single arbitrator, who shall be an attorney who specializes in the field of employment law and shall have prior experience arbitrating employment disputes. The Company will pay the fees and costs of the arbitrator Arbitrator and/or the AAA shall AAA, except that Executive will be divided among responsible for paying the Company and Executive, subject applicable filing fee not to reallocation as provided exceed the fee that Executive would otherwise pay to file a lawsuit asserting the same claim in Section 8(iv) below. (ii) court. The arbitrator shall not have the authority to modify the terms of this Agreement except to the extent that the Agreement violates any governing statue, in which case the arbitrator may modify the Agreement solely as necessary to not conflict with such statute. The arbitrator Arbitrator shall have the authority to award any remedy or relief that a court of the State of New York or federal court located in the State of New York Nevada could grant in conformity with the applicable law on the basis of claims actually made in the arbitration. The arbitrator Arbitrator shall - 18 - render an award and written opinion which shall set forth the factual and legal basis for the award. (iii) The award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on VICI REIT, the Company and Executive, Parties, and judgment on the award may be confirmed and entered in any state or federal court located in New York, New York. Clark County, Nevada. The arbitration shall be conducted on a strictly confidential basis, and Executive shall not disclose the existence of a claim, the nature of a claim, any documents, exhibits, or information exchanged or presented in connection with any such a claim, or the result of any arbitration (collectively, "Arbitration Materials"), to any third party, with the sole exception of Executive's legal counsel, who Executive shall ensure adheres to all confidentiality terms in this Agreement. In the event of any court proceeding to challenge or enforce an arbitrator's award, the Company and Executive Parties hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in New York Clark County, Nevada and agree to venue in that jurisdiction. VICI REIT, the Company and Executive The Parties agree to take all steps necessary to protect the confidentiality of the Arbitration Materials in connection with any such proceeding, agree to file all confidential information, including but not limited to Confidential Information (and documents containing Confidential Information) Business Information, under seal to the extent possible, and agree to the entry of an appropriate protective order encompassing the confidentiality terms of this Agreement. (iv) Each of VICI REIT, the Company and Executive party agrees to pay its own costs and fees in connection with any arbitration of a dispute arising under this Agreement, and any court proceeding arising therefrom, provided, however, that (a) regardless of outcome. To the arbitrator shall extent any dispute is found not to be authorized subject to award attorneys' fees this arbitration provision, both Executive and costs Company hereby waive their respective rights to any party in accordance with applicable law and (b) the arbitrator shall award to the party substantially prevailing in such arbitration his or its costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees. (v) TO THE EXTENT ANY DISPUTE IS FOUND NOT TO BE SUBJECT TO THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION, VICI REIT, THE COMPANY AND EXECUTIVE EACH HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY. trial by jury. EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT EXECUTIVE HAS CAREFULLY READ THIS SECTION 8, 9, VOLUNTARILY AGREES TO ARBITRATE ALL DISPUTES, AND HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 8 WITH ANY ADVISORS AS EXECUTIVE CONSIDERED NECESSARY. BY SIGNING BELOW, THIS SEPARATION AGREEMENT, EXECUTIVE SIGNIFIES EXECUTIVE'S UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT TO SECTION 8. THIS SECTION. View More
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Dispute Resolution. Any dispute, controversy, or claim between the Parties arising directly or indirectly out of or connected with this Agreement and/or the Parties' business relationship shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act and in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") in effect at the time. The Parties agree that before proceeding to arbitration, they will endeavor to resolve their dispute(s) between themselves in good fa...ith for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. If the Parties are unable to resolve their dispute as such, the parties agree that before proceeding to arbitration, they will mediate their dispute(s) before a mutually selected mediator. If the parties are unable to mutually select a mediator within thirty (30) days (or as otherwise agreed), then either party may request the AAA's assistance in appointing a mediator. If the parties are unable to mediate a resolution to their dispute(s) within sixty (60) days of the commencement of the mediation process, then either party may proceed to initial arbitration proceedings. Any arbitration will be conducted by an arbitrator selected by the AAA, who shall have experience in the matters presented in the dispute. All such disputes, controversies or claims will be conducted by a single arbitrator. The arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to rules of the AAA in effect at the time. The arbitrator may award any relief available in a court of competent jurisdiction. The resolution of the dispute by the arbitrator will be final, binding, non-appealable (except as provided by the Federal Arbitration Act) and fully enforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act. The arbitration award will be in writing and will include a statement of the reasons for the award. The arbitration will be held at the offices of the AAA in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, or as otherwise agreed to by the Parties. The Parties will equally bear all AAA and arbitrator's fees and costs. The arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys' fees and/or costs to the prevailing party. View More
Dispute Resolution. Any dispute, controversy, or claim, whether contractual or non-contractual, including without limitation any federal or state statutory claim, common law or tort claim, or claim for attorneys' fees, between the Parties parties arising directly or indirectly out of or connected with this Agreement and/or the Parties' business relationship shall parties' employment relationship, unless mutually settled by the parties hereto, must be resolved by binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the Federal... Arbitration Act and in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") in effect at the time. The Parties agree that before proceeding to arbitration, they will endeavor to resolve their dispute(s) between themselves in good faith for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. If the Parties are unable to resolve their dispute as such, the parties agree that before proceeding to arbitration, they will mediate their dispute(s) before a mutually selected mediator. If the parties are unable to mutually select a mediator within thirty (30) days (or as otherwise agreed), then either party may request the AAA's assistance in appointing a mediator. If the parties are unable to mediate a resolution to their dispute(s) within sixty (60) days of the commencement of the mediation process, then either party may proceed to initial arbitration proceedings. Any arbitration will be conducted by an arbitrator mutually selected by the AAA, who shall have experience parties. If the parties are unable to mutually select an arbitrator within thirty (30) days (or as otherwise agreed), then either party may request the AAA's assistance in the matters presented in the dispute. selecting an arbitrator. All such disputes, controversies or claims will be conducted by a single arbitrator. arbitrator, unless the parties mutually agree that the arbitration will be conducted by a panel of three arbitrators. The arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to rules Employment Arbitration Rules of the AAA in effect at the time. time, or as otherwise agreed. The arbitrator arbitrator(s) may award any relief available in a court of competent jurisdiction. The resolution of the dispute by the arbitrator arbitrator(s) will be final, binding, non-appealable nonappealable (except as provided by the Federal Arbitration Act) and fully enforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act. The arbitration award will be in writing and will include a statement of the reasons for the award. The arbitration will be held at the offices principal place of employment of the AAA in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Executive, or as otherwise agreed to by the Parties. parties. The Parties Company will equally bear initially pay all AAA AAA, mediation, and arbitrator's fees and costs. The arbitrator arbitrator(s) may award reasonable attorneys' fees and/or costs to the prevailing party. The Company and the Executive agree that each may bring claims against the other in an individual capacity only, and not as a class representative or class member in any purported collective, class or representative proceeding. Further, unless both the Company and the Executive agree otherwise, the Arbitrator may not consolidate more than one party's claims into a single arbitration proceeding and may not otherwise preside over any form of a collective, class or representative proceeding. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any arbitration proceeding will be held in Denver, Colorado. View More
Dispute Resolution. Any dispute, controversy, or claim, whether contractual or non-contractual, including without limitation any federal or state statutory claim, common law or tort claim, or claim for attorneys' fees, between the Parties parties arising directly or indirectly out of or connected with this Agreement and/or the Parties' business relationship shall parties' employment relationship, unless mutually settled by the parties hereto, must be resolved by binding arbitration conducted pursuant to the Federal... Arbitration Act and in accordance with the Rules rules of the American Arbitration Association (the "AAA") in effect at the time. The Parties agree that before proceeding to arbitration, they will endeavor to resolve their dispute(s) between themselves in good faith for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. If the Parties are unable to resolve their dispute as such, the parties agree that before proceeding to arbitration, they will mediate their dispute(s) before a mutually selected mediator. If the parties are unable to mutually select a mediator within thirty (30) days (or as otherwise agreed), then either party may request the AAA's assistance in appointing a mediator. If the parties are unable to mediate a resolution to their dispute(s) within sixty (60) days of the commencement of the mediation process, then either party may proceed to initial arbitration proceedings. Any arbitration will be conducted by an arbitrator mutually selected by the AAA, who shall have experience parties. If the parties are unable to mutually select an arbitrator within thirty (30) days (or as otherwise agreed), then either party may request the AAA's assistance in the matters presented in the dispute. selecting an arbitrator. All such disputes, controversies or claims will be conducted by a single arbitrator. arbitrator, unless the parties mutually agree that the arbitration will be conducted by a panel of three arbitrators. The arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to rules Employment Arbitration Rules of the AAA in effect at the time. time, or as otherwise agreed. The arbitrator arbitrator(s) may award any relief available in a court of competent jurisdiction. The resolution of the dispute by the arbitrator arbitrator(s) will be final, binding, non-appealable nonappealable (except as provided by the Federal Arbitration Act) and fully enforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act. The arbitration award will be in writing and will include a statement of the reasons for the award. The arbitration will be held at the offices of the AAA in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, or as otherwise location that is mutually agreed to by the Parties. parties. The Parties Company will equally bear initially pay all AAA AAA, mediation, and arbitrator's fees and costs. The arbitrator arbitrator(s) may award reasonable attorneys' fees and/or costs to the prevailing party. The Company and the Executive agree that each may bring claims against the other in an individual capacity only, and not as a class representative or class member in any purported collective, class or representative proceeding. Further, unless both the Company and the Executive agree otherwise, the Arbitrator may not consolidate more than one party's claims into a single arbitration proceeding and may not otherwise preside over any form of a collective, class or representative proceeding. View More
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Dispute Resolution. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, any and all other disputes, controversies or questions arising under, out of, or relating to this Agreement (or the breach thereof), or, the Executive's employment with DeVry Group or termination thereof, other than those disputes relating to the Executive's alleged violations of Sections 9 (Confidential Information), 10 (return of property), 11 (intellectual property) and 12 (covenants of noncompete and nonsolicitation) of this Agreement, shall be refer...red for binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois to a neutral arbitrator (who is licensed to practice law in any State within the United States of America) selected by the Executive and DeVry Group and this shall be the exclusive and sole means for resolving such dispute. Such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the National Rules for Resolution of Employment Disputes of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator shall have the discretion to award reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses to the prevailing party. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This Section 24 does not apply to any action by either party under Sections 9, 10, 11, and 12 of this Agreement and does not in any way restrict either Party's rights under Section 23 of this Agreement. 25. Mutual Waiver of Jury Trial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iew More
Dispute Resolution. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, any and all other disputes, controversies or questions arising under, out of, or relating to this Agreement (or the breach thereof), or, the Executive's employment with DeVry Group Adtalem or termination thereof, other than those disputes relating to the Executive's alleged violations of Sections 9 8 (Confidential Information), 10 9 (return of property), 11 10 (intellectual property) and 12 11 (covenants of noncompete and nonsolicitation) of this Agreeme...nt, shall be referred for binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois to a neutral arbitrator (who is licensed to practice law in any State within the United States of America) selected by the Executive and DeVry Group Adtalem and this shall be the exclusive and sole means for resolving such dispute. Such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the National Rules for Resolution of Employment Disputes of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator shall have the discretion to award reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses to the prevailing party. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This Section 24 does not apply to any action by either party under Sections 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 11 of this Agreement and does not in any way restrict either Party's rights under Section 23 of this Agreement. 15 25. Mutual Waiver of Jury Trial. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION AS PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 23 (AND SUBJECT TO SECTION 24) OF THIS AGREEMENT, DEVRY GROUP ADTALEM AND THE EXECUTIVE EACH WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR OTHER LITIGATION OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT BY ANY OF THE PARTIES AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY OR ANY AFFILIATE OF ANY OTHER SUCH PARTY, AS PERTAINS TO CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS OR OTHERWISE UNDER SECTIONS 9, 10, 11, OR 12 OF THIS AGREEMENT. DEVRY GROUP ADTALEM AND THE EXECUTIVE EACH AGREE THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION WILL BE TRIED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS WAIVED BY OPERATION OF THIS SECTION AS TO ANY ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING WHICH SEEKS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF SECTIONS 8, 9, 10, 11, 10 OR 12 11 OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS WAIVER WILL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO SECTIONS 8, 9, 10, 11, OR 12 11 OF THIS AGREEMENT. View More
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Dispute Resolution. The Parties shall attempt to settle any controversy between them amicably. To this end, a senior executive from each Party shall consult and negotiate to reach a solution. The Parties agree that the period of amicable resolution shall toll any otherwise applicable statute of limitations. 14.2Failure to Amicably Resolve. If the senior executives from each Party fail to meet or if the matter remains unresolved for a period of [***], the parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of a st...ate or federal court of competent jurisdiction in Houston, and, by execution and delivery of this Agreement, each (a) accepts, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of such court and any related appellate court and (b) irrevocably waives any objection it may now or hereafter have as to the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such court or that such court is an inconvenient forum. 14.3Construction and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be deemed to be subject to, and have been made under, and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the [***]. No conflict-of-laws rule or law that might refer such construction and interpretation to the laws of another state, republic, or country shall be considered. This Agreement is performable in part in [***], and the Parties mutually agree that personal jurisdiction and venue shall be proper in the state and federal courts situated in [***], and agree that any litigated dispute will be conducted solely in such courts. View More
Dispute Resolution. The Parties shall attempt to settle any controversy between them amicably. To this end, a senior executive from each Party shall consult and negotiate to reach a solution. The Parties agree that the period of amicable resolution shall toll any otherwise applicable statute of limitations. 14.2Failure 14.2 Failure to Amicably Resolve. If the senior executives from each Party fail to meet or if the matter remains unresolved for a period of [***], the sixty (60) days, then either Party may initiate ...proceedings to resolve such dispute in accordance with this Section 14.2. The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction in Houston, Harris County, Texas, agree that any litigated dispute will be conducted solely in such courts and, by execution and delivery of this Agreement, each (a) accepts, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of such court and any related appellate court and (b) irrevocably waives any objection it may now or hereafter have as to the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such court or that such court is an inconvenient forum. 14.3Construction 14.3 Construction and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be deemed to be subject to, and have been made under, and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the [***]. State of Texas. No conflict-of-laws rule or law that might refer such construction and interpretation to the laws of another state, republic, or country shall be considered. This Agreement is performable in part in [***], Harris County, Texas, and the Parties mutually agree that personal jurisdiction and venue shall be proper in the state and federal courts situated in [***], Harris County, Texas, and agree that any litigated dispute will be conducted solely in such courts. View More
Dispute Resolution. The Parties shall attempt to settle any controversy between them amicably. To this end, a senior executive from each Party shall consult and negotiate to reach a solution. The Parties agree that the period of amicable resolution shall toll any otherwise applicable statute of limitations. 14.2Failure 14.2 Failure to Amicably Resolve. If the senior executives from each Party fail to meet or if the matter remains unresolved for a period of [***], the parties hereby irrevocably submit to the jurisdi...ction of a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction in Houston, and, by execution and delivery of this Agreement, each (a) accepts, generally and unconditionally, the jurisdiction of such court and any related appellate court and (b) irrevocably waives any objection it may now or hereafter have as to the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such court or that such court is an inconvenient forum. 14.3Construction 14.3 Construction and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be deemed to be subject to, and have been made under, and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the [***]. No conflict-of-laws rule or law that might refer such construction and interpretation to the laws of another state, republic, or country shall be considered. This Agreement is performable in part in [***], and the Parties mutually agree that personal jurisdiction and venue shall be proper in the state and federal courts situated in [***], and agree that any litigated dispute will be conducted solely in such courts. -17- 15. NOTICES 15.1 Addresses for Notices. All notices, reports or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent to such Party via (i) United States Postal Service postage prepaid, (ii) overnight courier, or (iii) facsimile transmission, addressed to it at its address set forth below or as it shall designate by written notice given to the other Party. Notice shall be sufficiently made, or given and received (a) on the date of mailing or (b) when a facsimile printer reflects transmission. [***] 15.2 Use of Reference Number. Each such report, notice or other communication shall include BLG number(s) listed on the front page of this Agreement. View More
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Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute, controversy or claim arising under or in connection with this Agreement, or the breach hereof (including a dispute as to whether Cause or Resignation for Good Reason exists), the parties hereto shall first submit their dispute to formal mediation. The Company shall select a mediator reasonably acceptable to both parties. In the event that the parties cannot reach resolution through formal mediation, the dispute shall be settled by arbitration in Seattle, Washington, ...in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. Each party shall pay his, her or its own costs (including attorneys' fees) in connection with such mediation or arbitration. To the extent such mediation or arbitration requires the submission of any information that either party claims is confidential information, the parties agree that such mediation or arbitration shall be confidential proceeding. Judgment upon the award rendered by the mediator or arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. If any proceeding is necessary to enforce the mediation or arbitration award, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys fees and costs and disbursements, in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall be entitled to seek equitable relief directly from a court of competent jurisdiction (without prior arbitration) with respect to any alleged breach of the Proprietary Agreement or Section 8, including specific performance and injunctions, restraining Executive from committing or continuing to commit such alleged breach. View More
Dispute Resolution. In the event of any dispute, controversy or claim arising under or in connection with this Agreement, or the breach hereof (including a dispute as to whether Cause or Resignation for Good Reason exists), the parties hereto shall first submit their dispute to formal mediation. The Company Loop Group shall select a mediator reasonably acceptable to both parties. In the event that the parties cannot reach resolution through formal mediation, the dispute shall be settled by arbitration in Seattle, W...ashington, Montreal, Quebec, in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. applicable legislation thereof. Each party shall pay his, her or its own costs (including attorneys' fees) in connection with such mediation or arbitration. To the extent such mediation or arbitration requires the submission of any information that either party claims is confidential information, the parties agree that such mediation or arbitration shall be confidential proceeding. Judgment upon the award rendered by the mediator or arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. If any proceeding is necessary to enforce the mediation or arbitration award, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys attorneys' fees and costs and disbursements, in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company Loop Group shall be entitled to seek equitable relief directly from a court of competent jurisdiction (without prior arbitration) with respect to any alleged breach of the Proprietary Agreement or Section 8, Sections 11, 12, 13 or 14 including specific performance and injunctions, restraining Executive from committing or continuing to commit such alleged breach. View More
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Dispute Resolution. All disputes relating to or arising from this Agreement (including but not limited to the arbitrability thereof), Employee's employment with the Company, the Employment Agreement, and the Company's 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan shall be resolved in accordance with Section 11 of the Employment Agreement.
Dispute Resolution. All disputes relating to or arising from this Agreement (including but not limited to the arbitrability thereof), Employee's employment with the Company, the Employment Agreement, and the Company's 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan shall be resolved in accordance with Section 11 of the Employment Agreement.
Dispute Resolution. All disputes relating to or arising from this Agreement (including (including, but not limited to to, the arbitrability thereof), Employee's employment with the Company, the Employment Agreement, and Agreement or the Company's 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan Grant Agreements shall be resolved in accordance with Section 11 12 of the Employment Agreement.
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Dispute Resolution. In the event of any controversy, dispute or claim between the parties under, arising out of or related to this Agreement (including but not limited to, claims relating to breach, termination of this Agreement, or the performance of a party under this Agreement) whether based on contract, tort, statute or other legal theory (collectively referred to hereinafter as "Disputes"), the parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures set forth below. Any Dispute shall be finally settled by arbit...ration in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules & Procedures of JAMS ("JAMS") then in force, and that the arbitration hearings shall be held in Boston, Massachusetts. The parties agree to (i) appoint an arbitrator who is knowledgeable in employment and human resource matters and, to the extent possible, the industry in which the Company operates, and instruct the arbitrator to follow substantive rules of law; (ii) require the testimony to be transcribed; and (iii) require the award to be accompanied by findings of fact and a statement of reasons for the decision. The arbitrator shall have the authority to permit discovery, to the extent deemed appropriate by the arbitrator, upon request of a party, but such discovery process shall continue for no more than thirty (30) days. The arbitrator shall have no power or authority to add to or detract from the written agreement of the parties. If the parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator within ten (10) days after demand by either of them, either or both parties may request JAMS name a panel of five (5) arbitrators. The Company shall strike the names of two (2) off this list; then, the Executive shall strike two (2) of the remaining names; and the remaining name shall be the arbitrator. The Company shall pay for both parties' reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses and all JAMS fees and expenses. Any award shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the parties and a judgment rendered thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This Section shall not limit the right of any party to sue for injunctive relief for a breach of the obligations of this Agreement. View More
Dispute Resolution. In the event of any controversy, dispute or claim between the parties under, arising out of or related to this Agreement (including but not limited to, claims relating to breach, termination of this Agreement, or the performance of a party under this Agreement) whether based on contract, tort, statute or other legal theory (collectively referred to hereinafter as "Disputes"), the parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures set forth below. Any Dispute shall be finally settled by arbit...ration in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules & Procedures of JAMS ("JAMS") then in force, and that the arbitration hearings shall be held in Boston, Massachusetts. The parties agree to (i) (a) appoint an arbitrator who is knowledgeable in employment and human resource matters and, to the extent possible, the industry in which the Company operates, and instruct the arbitrator to follow substantive rules of law; (ii) (b) require the testimony to be transcribed; and (iii) (c) require the award to be accompanied by findings of fact and a statement of reasons for the decision. The arbitrator shall have the authority to permit discovery, to the extent deemed appropriate by the arbitrator, upon request of a party, but such discovery process shall continue for no more than thirty (30) days. The arbitrator shall have no power or authority to add to or detract from the written agreement of the parties. If the parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator within ten (10) days after demand by either of them, either or both parties may request JAMS name a panel of five (5) arbitrators. The Company shall strike the names of two (2) off this list; then, the Executive Williams shall strike two (2) of the remaining names; and the remaining name shall be the arbitrator. The Company shall pay for both parties' reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses and all JAMS fees and expenses. Any award shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the parties and a judgment rendered thereon may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This Section shall not limit the right of any party to sue for injunctive relief for a breach of the obligations of this Agreement 12. Prevailing Party. The prevailing party in a dispute between the parties (the party receiving substantially the relief sought) shall recover his or its reasonable fees and expenses incurred in connection with any arbitration or litigation. 5 13. Amendment. This Agreement may not be modified, altered or changed except upon express written consent of both parties wherein specific reference is made to this Agreement. View More
Dispute Resolution. In the event of any controversy, dispute or claim between the parties under, arising out of or related to this Agreement (including but not limited to, claims relating to breach, termination of this Agreement, or the performance of a party under this Agreement) whether based on contract, tort, statute or other legal theory (collectively referred to hereinafter as "Disputes"), the parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures set forth below. Any Dispute shall be finally settled exclusiv...ely by arbitration arbitration, conducted before a single arbitrator in Los Angeles, California, administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with the Employment its Commercial Arbitration Rules & Procedures of JAMS ("JAMS") then in force, and that the arbitration hearings shall be held in Boston, Massachusetts. effect. The parties agree to (i) appoint an arbitrator who is knowledgeable in employment and human resource matters and, to the extent possible, the industry in which the Company operates, and instruct the arbitrator to follow substantive rules of law; (ii) require the testimony to be transcribed; and (iii) require the award to be accompanied by findings of fact and a statement of reasons for the decision. The arbitrator shall have the authority to permit discovery, to the extent deemed appropriate by the arbitrator, upon request of a party, but such discovery process shall continue for no more than thirty (30) days. party. The arbitrator shall have no power or authority to add to or detract from the written agreement of the parties. If the parties cannot agree upon an arbitrator within ten (10) days after demand by either of them, either or both parties may request JAMS the American Arbitration Association name a panel of five (5) arbitrators. The Company shall strike the names of two (2) off this list; then, list, the Executive shall also strike two (2) of the remaining names; names, and the remaining name shall be the arbitrator. The Company parties shall pay for both parties' reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses and all JAMS fees and expenses. Any award stipulate that arbitration shall be final, completed within ninety (90) days after the selection and appointment of the arbitrator. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding and conclusive upon the parties and a judgment rendered thereon hereto. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator's award in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This Section jurisdiction. The Company shall not limit bear the right of any party to sue for injunctive relief for a breach costs of the obligations of this Agreement. arbitrator and any related forum fee. View More
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